An aesthetic underground
John Metcalf
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An aesthetic underground
by John Metcalf
Published
1999
Publisher
Red Kite Press
Pages
117
ISBN-10
092049319X
Description
The memoirs of John Metcalf, Canadian writer and literary editor, who always looks for elegance, sophistication, and invention, and who believes in promoting the shockingly new. Since the 1960's, he has helped get Canadian writing into schools, organized readings and conferences, helped found the Writer's Union of Canada, and documented the history of Canadian publishing. Metcalf has also nurtured many writers, among them Leonard Rooke, Alice Munro, Matt Cohen, and Rohinton Mistry.
Subjects
Nineteen Eighty-Four
A Christmas Carol
Robinson Crusoe
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass
Misal diario y vesperal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in An aesthetic underground?
This edition of An aesthetic underground has approximately 117 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read An aesthetic underground?
For most readers, An aesthetic underground typically takes between 2h 26m and 1h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 29,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 29,250 words
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What is the word count of An aesthetic underground?
The estimated word count for An aesthetic underground is approximately 29,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of An aesthetic underground?
An aesthetic underground was written by John Metcalf.
When was An aesthetic underground published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.